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R991 AEV

1997 MG Mgf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

66,518 mi
Last recorded66,518 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2017
Typical for 1997 MG Mgf71,264 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR991 AEV
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2017 66,518 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Jul 2016 64,820 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit LOW ON OUTER EDGE (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear TYRE STARTING TO SPLIT INNER EDGE

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 0MM ON INNER EDGE (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit LOW ON INNER EDGE (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Jul 2015 62,254 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Jul 2014 59,669 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 15 Jul 2014 59,669 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 25 Jul 2013 57,165 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2012 53,720 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2011 51,209 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2011 51,197 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Jul 2010 48,700 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2010 48,700 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Jul 2009 47,158 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2008 45,566 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2007 43,923 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2007 43,923 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Front suspension locking device ineffective (2.5.A.4)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 27 Jul 2006 41,695 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2006 41,695 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

How Reliable is the MG Mgf?

Based on 546,238 MOT tests across 40,565 vehicles.

66.7%
Pass Rate
2,116
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
40,565
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 37,610
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 32,964
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 24,147
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 23,285
Brake pipe excessively corroded 21,602
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R991 AEV is a 1997 MG Mgf in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 1997 MG Mgf models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.0% with a typical mileage of 71,264 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a MG Mgf fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 37,610 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R991 AEV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG Mgf typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 29 years old, this MG Mgf is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R991 AEV registered?

R991 AEV is a 1997 MG Mgf, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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